Rights to Evict a Nonpaying Ex-Girlfriend from My House

My question involves an eviction in the state of: Ohio
my girlfriend has been living with me for 3 1/2 years. I broke up with her for various reasons. When I told her she has to move her things out and go live somewhere else, she replied "well I have 30 days to move out." She has never paid rent nor put any money towards utilities or anything else. Just wondering exactly how the laws would abide to this situation, thank you.

Re: Rights to Evict a Nonpaying Exgirlfriend from My House

Just wondering exactly how the laws would abide to this situation, thank you.

She's correct.

You need to give her 30 days WRITTEN notice to leave. If she isn't gone by the end of the notice period, you can - actually, you must - initiate formal eviction procedures. Regardless of whether or not she contributed financially, you must treat her as a month to month tenant. You cannot lock her out, else you can be sued for illegal eviction.

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